The Andy Griffith Show

Widowed sheriff Andy Taylor raises his son in Mayberry, North Carolina.

The Andy Griffith Show

Parental Guide

Cheery classic has positive, kid-friendly lessons.

Consumerism

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Drinking, drugs, & smoking

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Language

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Positive messages

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Positive role models

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Sexy Stuff

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Parents need to know that although this classic '60s comedy series features simplistic storylines and dated humor, it also offers timeless lessons about responsibility, kindness, and the consequences of your behavior. It's a cheerful, squeaky clean -- and very idealized -- example of strong family and community relationships in a small town.